Abandoned sanatorium somewhere in Belgium. Built in 1903, this sanatorium lost in the woods has been abandoned since 2013. As a sanatorium, its primary function was to treat tuberculosis. Years later, it’s been converted in a rehabilitation center. During the 2000s, it was converted into a center for asylum seekers before being left abandoned. It’s still in a very good condition and there are rumours that it’s going to be sold.
Abandoned ice skating rink somewhere in Belgium. This place is located in an ancient exhibition hall that has been inaugurated in 1939. The architecture is typical of that era and it seems to be on its way to get a protected status. From what I know, it has been closed in 2011 because of security problems due to the lack of maintenance. The local ice hockey team was training there as one can guess by looking at the the floor of the rink.
Abandoned crystal glassware manufacturer somewhere in Belgium. This factory was one of the most famous industry of Belgium, and a very old one too. Its story begins in 1826 when the factory is founded on the site of an ancient cistercian abbey. Its reputation increases over decades until the 1970, where it begins to decline. There’s an old and a newer part. The older one has been stopped for a long time now, and the newer one has just ceased its activities recently.
I just wanted to share two little news about my work. The first one is that you can read an interview that I gave recently, and the second one is about my crowdfunding project with which you can help me.
Abandoned chapel and nursing home somewhere in Belgium. This is a very well known place by the urbex community. It is composed of building that’s the nursing home, and a wonderful chapel. Unfortunately, a fire destroyed the nursing home, which makes it almost uninteresting. However, the chapel is really well preserved and is really worth to see !
Abandoned military communication center somewhere in Belgium. This base has been built in 1969, during the cold war and was used by the NATO. Except for the dome with the radar, there was not much left to see, only some empty rooms, as the place had only already been ripped off. Nevertheless, it’s not everyday that you get the chance to see a radar of this size ! All in all, a nice little exploration, but a bit frustrating…
Abandoned house somewhere in Belgium. I know absolutely nothing of this house. I found this house with a friend of mine while riding to another urbex location. We passed in front of it and decided to stop and go look at it. Though the house in itself is quite empty, a nice little surprise was waiting for us !
Abandoned monastery somewhere in Belgium. This monastery has not been abandoned for long is incredibly preserved. There’s also a school attached to it. From what I’ve heard, the monastery will be rehabilited, though I don’t know what are the plans for it, but the school will be demolished. The chapel of the monastery is absolutely stunning and was well worth the visit !
Abandoned wool factory somewhere in Belgium. This factory was used to wash the wool and prepare it through a carbonisation process. I don’t know much about this place. I think it must have been built in the beginning of the 20th century.It’s been abandoned about 25 years ago, and there are plans to renovate it into lofts, well at least back in 2009. Five years later, the renovation doesn’t seem to have gone far…
This is an abandoned railyard repair workshop somewhere in Belgium. This site had been abandoned in 1979, due to a very important gas explosion that killed one worker. One can still see the place where the explosion occured in the basement of the building. There’s not much left, the building is pretty empty but still a nice place to see.